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Carolina Court Double Homicide Investigation

Oct 13th, 2026

On Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 1:36 p.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Carolina Court in reference to a death investigation. Upon arrival, officers discovered two female victims deceased inside of the home. A male subject was detained on scene.

Upon further investigation, officers discovered the known male subject used a bladed instrument to intentionally cause the deaths of two family members.

Thomas Steele, 47, was arrested and transported to Metro Jail.

The victims’ names will be released once next of kin is notified.

If anyone has any information that could assist in the investigation of this case, please contact the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-7211. Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous tip by texting 844-251-0644 or by visiting mobilepd.org/crimetip.
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